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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is not a statement Father Hart uses to describe himself in the opening scene when imagining how the woman seated next to him perceives him?
(a) A toast crumb on his mouth.
(b) Three cuts on his face from shaving.
(c) A handsome older man.
(d) Wearing an old suit mended at the elbows and cuffs.

2. What is the relationship between Lady Helen Clyde and Simon Allcourt-St. James?
(a) Simon is Lady Helen's chauffeur.
(b) They are neighbors.
(c) Lady Helen is Simon's lab assistant.
(d) They are siblings.

3. Who is arrested for the murder over the garnet necklace?
(a) The murder victim's son-in-law.
(b) The murder victim's chauffeur.
(c) The murder victim's chef.
(d) The murder victim's physician.

4. On what day of the week is William Teys murdered?
(a) Thursday.
(b) Monday.
(c) Sunday.
(d) Saturday.

5. Who is Nigel Parrish?
(a) A local bartender.
(b) A local music teacher.
(c) A local banker.
(d) A local horse trainer.

6. What is Denton's relationship to Inspector Lynley?
(a) He's Lynley's insurance agent.
(b) He's Lynley's valet.
(c) He's Lynley's banker.
(d) He's Lynley's barber.

7. Why has Sergeant Barbara Havers been demoted from CID and put back into uniform?
(a) She couldn't get along with her fellow officers.
(b) She was caught embezzling from the city.
(c) She let a notorious murderer escape.
(d) She was arrested for drunk driving.

8. Who is Dr. Samuels?
(a) Jimmy Havers' doctor.
(b) A history professor who once taught Gillian.
(c) Roberta Teys' psychiatrist at the asylum.
(d) Paul Odell's doctor.

9. Why has Inspector Lynley chosen to work at Scotland Yard rather than on his wealthy family's estate?
(a) His family has disowned him and he needs a job.
(b) He was no good at farming.
(c) He wants to be useful and make a contribution.
(d) His parents were murdered, so he pursues criminals.

10. What color hair does Stepha Odell have?
(a) Blonde.
(b) Brown.
(c) Red.
(d) Black.

11. What relative of William Teys thought by Lynley and Havers to be dead is still alive according to Olivia Odell?
(a) His father Gregory.
(b) His wife Tessa.
(c) His sister Sheila.
(d) His son Anton.

12. Why does Sergeant Barbara Havers think she has been chosen to work with Lynley on the investigation of the murder of William Teys?
(a) She's too unattractive to tempt him.
(b) She has experience as a forensics investigator.
(c) She's being given a promotion.
(d) She's from the village where the murder occurred.

13. Who is Caroline?
(a) Lady Helen Clyde's maid and Denton's girlfriend.
(b) Sopha Odell's maid.
(c) Olivia Odell's best friend.
(d) Inspector Lynley's secretary.

14. What is Jimmy Havers' relationship to Sergeant Barbara Havers?
(a) Jimmy is Barbara's husband.
(b) Jimmy is Barbara's grandfather.
(c) Jimmy is Barbara's father.
(d) Jimmy is Barbara's son.

15. What does Simon Allcourt-St. James do for a living?
(a) He's an investment agent.
(b) He's a movie producer.
(c) He's a forensic scientist.
(d) He's a veterinarian.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the relationship between Lady Helen Clyde and Inspector Lynley?

2. Where do Simon Allcourt-St. James and his new bride stay during their honeymoon?

3. Which of the following statements does not describe Richard Gibson?

4. How old is Bridie Odell?

5. As the book opens, how many murders have occurred around London train stations in the last five weeks?

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